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webcasting

[ ˈwɛbˌkæstɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb

^{Context #1 | Noun}

live streaming

Webcasting refers to the practice of broadcasting live or pre-recorded audio or video content over the internet. It allows individuals or organizations to reach a wide audience in real-time, making it a popular tool for events, conferences, webinars, and online classes.

Synonyms

live streaming, online broadcasting, web streaming.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
webcasting	Suitable for formal and professional events like conferences, webinars, and corporate presentations. Often involves a structured format and high production quality. The company is webcasting its annual shareholders meeting this Friday. The tech conference will be webcasting live sessions for remote attendees.
live streaming	Often used for real-time broadcasting of events over the internet, suitable for casual and informal settings such as gaming, vlogging, or social media activities. He's live streaming his gaming session on Twitch right now. She often engages with her followers by live streaming on Instagram.
online broadcasting	Broad term used for broadcasting content over the internet, applicable for various types of media, including radio, TV shows, and other forms of professional content. The radio station is now online broadcasting their shows. The news channel has started online broadcasting its evening bulletin.
web streaming	Used interchangeably with live streaming but can also refer to the streaming of pre-recorded content over the internet. Web streaming of movies has become very popular. They offer web streaming of their music concerts.

Examples of usage

Many companies use webcasting to broadcast their annual meetings to employees around the world.
The university offers webcasting services for students who are unable to attend lectures in person.

^{Context #2 | Verb}

broadcasting online

To webcast means to transmit live or pre-recorded audio or video content over the internet. It is commonly used by businesses, educational institutions, and individuals to share information and events with a global audience.

Synonyms

broadcast over the internet, stream online.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
webcasting	Again, used for structured and formal online broadcasts, ideal for professional purposes. The keynote speech will be available via webcasting Universities are increasingly webcasting lectures to reach a broader audience
stream online	A common term often used in casual settings, referring to the continuous transmission of media content over the internet. Suitable for entertainment or everyday use. I love to stream online movies on the weekend The match will be streamed online for fans around the world
broadcast over the internet	Describes the act of transmitting audio or video content over the internet, without specifying the formality. Suitable for both formal and informal settings. We will broadcast the ceremony over the internet for those who cannot attend in person They decided to broadcast their music festival over the internet

Word

Description / Examples

webcasting

Again, used for structured and formal online broadcasts, ideal for professional purposes.

The keynote speech will be available via webcasting
Universities are increasingly webcasting lectures to reach a broader audience

stream online

A common term often used in casual settings, referring to the continuous transmission of media content over the internet. Suitable for entertainment or everyday use.

I love to stream online movies on the weekend
The match will be streamed online for fans around the world

broadcast over the internet

Describes the act of transmitting audio or video content over the internet, without specifying the formality. Suitable for both formal and informal settings.

We will broadcast the ceremony over the internet for those who cannot attend in person
They decided to broadcast their music festival over the internet

Examples of usage

The concert was webcasted to fans who couldn't attend in person.
The company plans to webcast their product launch next week.

Translations

Translations of the word "webcasting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transmissão web

🇮🇳 वेबकास्टिंग

🇩🇪 Webcasting

🇮🇩 webcasting

🇺🇦 вебкастинг

🇵🇱 webcasting

🇯🇵 ウェブキャスティング

🇫🇷 webcasting

🇪🇸 webcasting

🇹🇷 web yayını

🇰🇷 웹캐스팅

🇸🇦 النقل عبر الإنترنت

🇨🇿 webcasting

🇸🇰 webcasting

🇨🇳 网络直播

🇸🇮 webcasting

🇮🇸 vefvarp

🇰🇿 вебкастинг

🇬🇪 ვებკასტინგი

🇦🇿 veb yayımı

🇲🇽 webcasting

Etymology

The term 'webcasting' originated in the late 20th century with the rise of the internet and digital technology. It combines 'web' from World Wide Web and 'casting' from broadcasting, reflecting the process of transmitting content over the web. Webcasting has since become a popular and widely used method of sharing live or recorded audio and video content online.